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2021 May 10


Trends Pharmacol Sci

Structural insights into ligand recognition and activation of angiotensin receptors.

Authors

Zhang H, Luginina A, Mishin A, Baidya M, Shukla AK, Cherezov V
Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2021 May 10.
PMID: 33985815.

Abstract

G protein-coupled angiotensin II receptors, ATR and ATR, are integral components of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance in humans. While ATR is a well-established target of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) for managing hypertension and a prime system for studying biased signaling, ATR has been recognized as a promising target against neuropathic pain and lung fibrosis. In this review, we discuss how recent structural advances illuminate ligand-binding modes and subtype selectivity, shared and distinct features of the receptors, their transducer-coupling patterns, and downstream signaling responses. We also underscore the key ATR aspects that require further studies to fully appreciate the mechanistic framework that fine-tunes their cellular and physiological functions, providing untapped potential for drug discovery.